xylol

/ ˈzaɪlɒl /

noun

another name (not in technical usage) for xylene

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Whiffs of formaline, chloroform, and xylol, together with the odors of occasional mislaid or neglected specimens, left no doubt as to the character of the room.

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Wash successively in alcohol, xylol, ether, and alcohol, to remove the last traces of grease.

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Place a drop of xylol balsam on the centre of a clean 3 by 1 glass slide and invert the cover-slip over the balsam, and lower it carefully to avoid the inclusion of air bubbles.

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Wash in aniline oil, 1 part, xylol, 2 parts, until no more colour is discharged.